MYRModel Year Report

1991 Hyundai Excel

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1991 Hyundai Excel
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:45:17.784Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Hyundai Excel Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1991 highlighted. 1986: 13 complaints 1986 1987: 13 complaints 1988: 43 complaints 1988 1989: 68 complaints 1990: 38 complaints 1990 1991: 38 complaints 1991 1992: 34 complaints 1992 1993: 20 complaints 1994: 33 complaints 1994 1995: 5 complaints 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998 2001: 7 complaints 2001
1991: 38 complaints
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YearComplaints
198613
198713
198843
198968
199038
199138
199234
199320
199433
19955
19963
19972
19982
20017

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 21%

21% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file.

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CAR BEGAN TO ONLY DO 20 MILES PER HOUR AFTER STOPPING AT TRAFFIC LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. DROVE FIN ON ROAD. THAN BEGAN TO DRIVE SLOWLY AFTER TWO WEEKS. HAD TRANSMISSION FLIUD CHANGE AND DROVE GREAT FOR A WEEK THEN FAILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050330

CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION CASE CRACKED, DUE TO DRIVING OVER A DIP IN THE DRIVEWAY, (CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS VEHICLE)*JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20021204

VISIBILITY 8%

8% of complaints: visibility — 3 distinct reports on file.

VISIBILITY 5%

5% of complaints: visibility — 2 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 5%

5% of complaints: structure — 2 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 5%

5% of complaints: power train — 2 distinct reports on file.

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TRANSFER SHAFT BEARING BROKE, KNOCKING A HOLE IN THE TRANSMISSION CASE, CAUSING FLUIDS TO LEAK FROM TRANSMISSION, CAUSING COMPLETE LOCK UP AND DESTRUCTION OF TRANSMISSION AND CASE. MY CAR WAS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD AND HAD 50,000 MILES ON IT. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040416

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19910226 — PE (closed 19910605)

PASSENGER BRAKE

I 19910924 — EA (closed 19921013)

TRANSMISSION LOCK-UP

I 19921013 — EA (closed 19931029)

TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION

R 19940511 — fuel system, gasoline

THE VEHICLES FAILED THE LATERAL MOVING BARRIER IMPACT TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE GAS TANK EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OF SPILLAGE.

Remedy: HYUNDAI HAS DEVELOPED AN APPROPRIATE COUNTERMEASURE THAT WILL COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301.

Campaign 93V192000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19940527 — PE (closed 19941031)

CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURES

I 19951209 — PE (closed 19960321)

SCISSOR JACK FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 Hyundai Excel — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 93V192000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 1994 ● 1992 ● 1990

WORST YEARS

◆ 1989 ● 1988 ● 1990

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FAQ

Is the 1991 Hyundai Excel reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Hyundai Excel is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Hyundai Excel?

The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Hyundai Excel have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.